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The
badger has short leg, a flat body and a silver gray tail
that drags along the ground. They live underground and make
a den that is lined with grass and leaves. They have an
average gestation period of about 60 days and give birth
to two to seven baby cubs in the late spring. The female
badger is responsible for raising the babies and teaching
them to hunt and survive on their own. In the early fall,
the surviving babies leave the den and go out to make their
own way in the world.
The Badger is adapted to be a good digger. It's front feet
are long and well suited to dig through even the hardest
of soils. The badger feeds on squirrels, gophers, mice,
rats, lizards, and snakes. They also eat birds eggs and
can chase prey underground if they are hungry enough to
do so. Their front legs also have long claws that are suited
for digging.
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